Veneers are shells that are applied to the front of your teeth. They can help you hide imperfections or further elevate your smile. The process of getting veneers may differ from place to place, but this time the focus will be on the White Bite Veneers and The White Bite reviews.
What are The White Bite Veneers?
The White Bite is a full service dental clinic located on the Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia. It offers a variety of high quality dental services at a low cost. Their services include veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, bridging, orthodontics, and amalgam or “mercury” fillings removal, but this time the focus will be on the veneers.
Dental veneers are thin shells that are placed on top of your natural tooth after part of its enamel is removed to make space. In general, traditional veneers are made from either porcelain or composite resin. These are also the 2 main types of veneers offered in the White Bite Clinic.
The popular choice is usually porcelain veneers, as they last the longest and have a more natural look. Although they are more on the expensive side (more on the cost later). Veneers can be a great choice if you have teeth that have gaps you’re not happy about or are
- darkened or discolored
- Crooked and uneven
- Chipped/worn down
How do The White Bite Veneers work?
The number of appointments needed for the procedure, in general, can be different from clinic to clinic. At White Bite, the number of necessary visits may vary depending on the type and number of veneers you plan on getting. Generally, there are 2 main appointments, and in between them, they would fabricate and polish the final veneers.
First appointment
During the first appointment, the dentist prepared my teeth by drilling a little bit of enamel off of them so the veneers would have a place to stay on. Afterwards, they made impressions of the prepared teeth, the opposing ones, and the gap between the upper and lower teeth lines (the occlusal relationships).
After that, we selected a shade that matched my other teeth and fabricated a temporary restoration that would be used until my veneers were fully prepared. Once that’s done, the impressions are then made into veneers, get polished, and it’s time for the second appointment.
Second appointment
After some time, the actual veneers were prepared, and the temporary ones got removed. After that, the doctor carefully bonded the final veneers to the teeth and checked that the occlusal relationships were correct. Overall, the experience was quite pleasant.
Is The White Bite a good option?
My experience with the White Bite veneers was more or less positive.
| Pros | Cons |
| ✅Options for both porcelain and composite resin veneers ✅Payment plans for most all stages of income ✅Long lasting and durable | ❌More or less permanent procedure that will need to be reapplied after a few years |
Effectiveness and quality of the White Bite Veneers
Getting veneers is a permanent procedure, as it entails that part of your tooth (enamel) will need to be removed. However, veneers don’t last forever, even with intense care. Therefore, the lifespan of veneers can vary depending on the material and the expertise of the doctor.
Materials
The veneer options offered at the White Bite Clinic are porcelain veneers and composite resin veneers. Both of these materials are the go-to choice for veneers and have their pros and cons.
Composite veneers are more porous than porcelain or natural teeth and can absorb water. They are often made of plastic or synthetic resin and need to be highly polished to look natural. On the other hand, once porcelain is glazed, it loses porosity, so porcelain veneers are quite resistant to chipping and staining.
Durability
Of the two available options, porcelain veneers are much more durable than composite resin veneers due to the type of material they are made of. Porcelain veneers can often last up to 10 years and even more if properly taken care of. On the other hand, composite veneers usually last only about 3-5 years and can easiky get stained and chipped.
Comfort
Veneers are generally comfortable to wear, although it may take a bit of time to get used to them. In addition, veneers are usually less invasive than crowns, so the impact on the sensitivity of your teeth shouldn’t be too much.
Colours
Porcelain veneers look the most natural in sunlight, and before they are applied, the doctor checks that the fit and colour seamlessly blend with your other teeth. Due to the material, composite resin ones might not look as natural as porcelain veneers, but they are less expensive. Before making a decision, ask your dentist to show you both options to know beforehand how they might look.
Before and after The White Bite Veneers
The White Bite price
The price of the veneers changes depending on the type of veneers you choose and how many teeth you want to get the veneers for.
For composite veneers:
- 1-3 veneers costs $450 each
- 4 or more costs $400 each
For porcelain veneers:
- Single: $1,400
- 2 or more: $1,250 each
- 4 or more: $1,125 each
- 6 or more: $1,000 each
- 8 or more: $875 each
- 10 or more: $850 each
They also have various packages that include more than just the veneers:
6 & 8 composite veneers package includes composite veneers, zoom whitening to lower teeth, scale and clean, and consultation
- Cost for 6 Veneers: $3,200
- Cost for 8 Veneers: $4,000
6 veneer smile makeover package includes 6 porcelain veneers, zoom whitening to lower teeth, scale and clean, night-guard, and consultation
- Cost: $7,200
8 veneer smile makeover package includes 8 porcelain veneers, zoom whitening to lower teeth, scale and clean, night-guard, and consultation
- Cost: $8,200. But you can upscale to $8,500 which will also include cleaning, X-Rays & Diagnostic Wax up)
10 veneer smile makeover package includes 10 porcelain veneers, zoom whitening to lower teeth, scale and clean, night-guard, and consultation
- Cost: $9,200. But you can upscale to $9,500 which will also include cleaning, X-Rays & Diagnostic Wax up)
In addition, they also have various payment plans that can come in handy.
Afterpay
For treatments below $1000, you can apply for an AfterPay payment plan, which will divide your bill into 4 separate fortnightly payments. You can also use it for tooth whitening, checkups and cleanups
Zip Pay and Zip Money
Similar to the above plan, you can use Zip Pay (offered by ZipMoney) for treatments below $1000. In this case, you choose a monthly payment amount (minimum $40 per month). To apply, you will need to create a unique account on zip.co and show your details to the receptionist when getting the bill.
For treatments from $1000 to $10,000, like getting porcelain veneers or crowns, you can use the Zip Money payment plan. In the clinic, they have a 6 to 12 months interest-free payment plans
Prepayment
You can also pre-pay for your treatment with the clinic if you want. Basically, you’ll be paying the clinic instalments until you reach the required amount and then come in for treatment. And, even if you decide to opt out or don’t end up using all of your deposit, you can get the balance refunded without incurring penalties.
Health funds
If you are part of the following health funds, you can use some of the perks associated with them. Details can be found on the White Lab Website.
- Medibank
- nib first choice
- Westfund
- The Commonwealth Bank Health Society (CBHS)
Patient experience: Are The White Bite Veneers worth buying?
The White Bite Dental clinic offers a variety of services, which are also included in some of their veneer packages. After getting veneers, taking good care of your dental hygiene is crucial if you want them to last for a long time. Veneers can completely change the amount of confidence you have in yourself when you don’t have to be conscious of your teeth.
In addition, the many payment plans combined with expert staff shows their commitment to bringing high-quality service at an affordable cost. Here are a few before and after images of other patients that received the veneer treatment at White Bite.
What are White Bite customers saying?
Of course, feedback is important for any business, including the White Bite reviews, which is evident in their responses to their customers.
Praises
Most of the comments praised the White Bite Clinic for its talented staff and friendly atmosphere. Even patients that had bad experiences with dental appointments at other clinics in the past happily shared their relief after going to White Bite. In addition, it was quite heartwarming to see the replies from the White Bite staff, who seemed genuinely happy to have helped them.
Complaints
Some of the complaints from the White Bite reviews, few as there were, seemed to be miscommunications regarding what the patient wanted and what was available. However, the clinic showed that it took the feedback seriously and asked the reviewers to contact them for more details.
Is The White Bite the best choice for you?
The White Bite can be a great choice for you if you want to get a high-quality service at an affordable price. They have various professional dentists on deck and are always happy to discuss with you the best way to get to your goal. Their website is full of information about their various procedures, costs and payment plan options. So check them out and see what your teeth can look like in the future!
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